The Varsity Club was established in 1888 and historical records at University of Auckland record there was a rugby club in the 1890's, but it had to be unanimously resuscitated annually... and new colours had to be chosen to give the thing a fresh start... upon in 1906 when the Council agreed to the students' suggestion of heraldic blue and silver".

From these uncertain beginnings a club has evolved that provides great spirit and camaraderie for its members, intense pleasure and occasional frustration for its followers and good healthy fun for all involved.